Africans and South Asians studying and working in Ukraine have had added difficulty leaving the country because of discriminatory treatment by local authorities.
Read more ...The Federal Reserve is ready to raise interest rates soon despite the war in Ukraine
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the central bank is prepared to begin raising interest rates this month to fight inflation despite economic uncertainty after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Read more ...Oil prices surge as fears about Russian crude supplies intensify
The global benchmark topped $115 briefly on Wednesday, just days after it crossed the triple-digit mark for the first time in seven years.
Read more ...Russian police jail kids who took flowers and 'No to War' signs to Ukraine's embassy
The children were still clutching their flowers as they sat in custody. Police reportedly threatened mothers with losing their parental rights.
Read more ...Why billions in Medicaid funds for people with disabilities are being held up
Almost a year after the American Rescue Plan Act allocated up to $25 billion to home and community-based services run by Medicaid, many states have yet to access the funds due to delays and red tape.
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